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The Week Ahead: Hagel confirmation, the pope departs and the looming sequester deadline

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02/25/2013 08:48:41 AM EST

The Week Ahead: Hagel confirmation, the pope departs and the looming sequester deadline

J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo TUESDAY: Senate votes on Hagel Senator Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., will attempt once more to be confirmed as Defense Secretary after his fellow Republicans blocked him in mid February. Previously critical Senators Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and John McCain, R-Ariz., indicated they would end their filibuster and allow the Senate to vote on Hagel's confirmation. The two senators had raised concerns regarding Hagel's position on Israel. No further obstacles are expected, as confirmation requires a simple majority and ...